In-Person and Online Event Speaker: Molly Przeworski – Alan H. Kempner Professor of Biological Sciences & Systems Biology, Columbia University Natural populations harbor extensive genetic diversity. In humans, these genetic differences are being used to predict some individual traits, such as height; cancer risk; and even educational attainment. Population geneticist Molly Przeworski will introduce the…
Teen Saturdays at the Museum! / ¡Sábados de Jóvenes en el Museo!
Leer en español In-Person Youth Program 1:00-3:30 pm The Natural World of Latin America Teen Saturdays! is designed for teens interested in Latino culture, history, and community. This spring, high school students are invited to free monthly workshops to explore and learn about the natural world of Latin America and contribute thoughts on making the…
Science Spotlights: Black Holes and Canine Friends
Special In-Person Presentations Meet up-and-coming scientists and learn about questions at the forefront of research today in this series of short talks. Regular museum admission rates apply. 2:00–2:30 pm The Goldilocks of Black Holes Speaker: Ernesto Camacho, Post Doctoral Student, Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian What exactly is a black hole? Do they…
Manifest: Thirteen Colonies Exhibition Preview & Conversation
Wendel A. White, Distinguished Professor of Art, Stockton University; 2021 Robert Gardner Fellow in Photography, Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard University In conversation with William E. Williams, Audrey A. and John L. Dusseau Professor in the Humanities; Professor of Fine Arts, Haverford College Advance registration recommended. Visual artist Wendel A. White photographs objects,…
ArtsThursdays: Celebrate Filipino Heritage
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Join us for a free, fun night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. Come with a date, come with friends, or make new friends while exploring the exhibits. This month, celebrate the opening of the online exhibition Balikbayan | Homecoming featuring content created…